The city of Milan contains several cultural institutions, museums and galleries, some of which are highly important at an international level.
he museums of Milan are quite simply wonderful and likely to be a true highlight of any Italian vacation. Packed with heritage information about the city's past, Milan's museums also concentrate on a variety of different subject matters, such as science, technology, movie making, art and famous individuals.
Families in Milan will enjoy spending much time exploring the multitude of child-friendly exhibits at the Museo di Storia Naturale (Natural History Museum), while also appealing to younger visitors is the Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnia 'Leonardo da Vinci' (Science and Technology Museum) and its endless array of hands-on fun.
Grown-ups looking for religious treasures in Milan should head to the Museo del Duomo (Duomo Museum), which is to be found on the ground floor of the magnificent Palazzo Reale, on the Piazza del Duomo. Other venues of note include the Civico Museo Archeologico, the Museo Poldi-Pezzoli, the Palazzo Bagatti-Valsecchi, the Palazzo Dugnani and the Casa del Manzoni.